The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) mistakenly included Dang Thi Hong, an athlete currently serving a ban, on Vietnam's roster for their match against Chile on 15/8.
The Vietnam Volleyball Federation (VFV) cannot change the penalty at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's U21 World Championship, but must appeal to avoid harsher penalties such as suspension.
Secretary general Le Tri Truong asserts the Vietnam Volleyball Federation (VFV) followed all regulations at the U21 world championship, but still faced penalties.
The International Volleyball Federation's (FIVB) decision to forfeit three of Vietnam's matches and alter the score of another in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's U21 World Championship after a short investigation has raised questions.
A penalty related to an ineligible player has resulted in Vietnam forfeiting four matches and dropping to the bottom of Pool A at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's U21 World Championship.
Dang Thi Hong and Nguyen Phuong Quynh were absent from Vietnam's 3-1 victory over Puerto Rico in their final Pool A match of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's U21 World Championship.
